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Habs' Wideman suspended one game for head butt on Bruins' Haula

Habs' Wideman suspended one game for head butt on Bruins' Haula

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Chris Wideman has been suspended one game by the NHL's department of player safety for a head butt on Boston Bruins forward Erik Haula.
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No opportunities for return of NHL to Quebec City, commissioner tells government reps

No opportunities for return of NHL to Quebec City, commissioner tells government reps

MONTREAL — A meeting between Quebec government officials and the National Hockey League on Thursday produced little progress in the Legault government's hope to see the NHL return to the provincial capital.
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Third party to determine if new partnership possible on cancelled Flames arena deal

Third party to determine if new partnership possible on cancelled Flames arena deal

Calgary's city council has voted unanimously to see if it's possible to breathe new life into the lifeless deal to build a new arena for the Calgary Flames.
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Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton signs two-way deal with Milwaukee Bucks

Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton signs two-way deal with Milwaukee Bucks

Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton has signed a two-way contract with the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. The 23-year-old from Dartmouth, N.S., has averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.
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Seven-athlete cross-country skiing team nominated for Beijing Olympics

Seven-athlete cross-country skiing team nominated for Beijing Olympics

CANMORE, Alta. — Olympic veterans Cendrine Browne and Dahria Beatty will lead Canada's cross-country skiing team at the Beijing Games.
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Woodbine Mohawk Park to host US$6.7-million 2022 Breeders Crown.

Woodbine Mohawk Park to host US$6.7-million 2022 Breeders Crown.

CAMPBELLVILLE, ONTARIO — Woodbine Mohawk Park will host the US$6.7-million 2022 Breeders Crown. Harness racing's premier event will be held Oct. 28-29.
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OHL postpones four more games due to COVID-19, bringing total to 52

OHL postpones four more games due to COVID-19, bringing total to 52

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has postponed four more games due to COVID-19 concerns. The league announced Thursday that three of the Niagara IceDogs' upcoming games have been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols affecting the club.
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Edmonton Elks announce the hiring of four more coaches

Edmonton Elks announce the hiring of four more coaches

EDMONTON — Head coach/GM Chris Jones continues to put his Edmonton Elks coaching staff together.
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Winnipeg Jets centre Paul Stastny added to NHL's COVID-19 protocol

Winnipeg Jets centre Paul Stastny added to NHL's COVID-19 protocol

Winnipeg Jets centre Paul Stastny has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The 36-year-old joins eight teammates and one coach in isolation ahead of Thursday's game in Detroit against the Red Wings.
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LaPolice adds two new faces to Ottawa Redblacks coaching staff

LaPolice adds two new faces to Ottawa Redblacks coaching staff

OTTAWA — Head coach Paul LaPolice added two new faces to his Ottawa Redblacks coaching staff Thursday. Offensive line coach Paul Charbonneau and quarterbacks coach Will Arndt have joined LaPolice's staff this season.
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